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CA AB1578
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Corey Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires state officials to complete at least one hour of antihate speech training within 6 months of taking office and every 4 years thereafter, beginning January 1, 2028
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Mandates local agency officials who receive any compensation, salary, or stipend to complete at least one hour of antihate speech training within 6 months of taking office and every 4 years thereafter
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Training must include information on federal and state laws concerning hate speech prohibition, prevention, and correction, as well as practical examples presented by qualified trainers
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State and local agencies must maintain public records of training completion dates for at least 5 years
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State reimbursement to local agencies for mandated costs would be provided if the Commission on State Mandates determines the requirements create state-mandated costs
Legislative Description
State and local officials: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.
Last Action
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 5.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/23/2026